BREAKING NEWS

Around the Region for April 19

MARTINSBURG – Dr. Mark Cucuzzella will conduct his monthly running clinics today in the Aerobics Room at The Wellness Center at City Hospital. Two clinics will be offered. At 4 p.m., the clinic will cover training tips, stability, mobility and strength. At 5 p.m., the topic will be running form. The clinics are geared to runners of all levels.

For information on group runs and ongoing clinics, visit www.trtreads.org. Click on the sections for “clinics” and “group runs.”

United Way to host fundraiser

MARTINSBURG – United Way of the Eastern Panhandle will hold its inaugural Vegas Review Fundraiser, a “Community Leader’s Event,” at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Shepherdstown starting at 7 p.m. today. The evening of Vegas-like entertainment will feature illusionist Mario Orsini and Elvis impersonator Jed Duvall. The event will benefit the current Community Campaign Fund for Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties’ partnering agencies and help to fund United Way initiatives focusing on income, education and health. Tickets are $50 per person and $90 per couple.

MARTINSBURG – The Berkeley Arts Council will sponsor a paper craft workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Robert C. Byrd Health Science Center on the City Hospital campus. Supply fee is $12, payable at the door. Space is limited.

For more information or to reserve a space, call 304-262-1611.

Local gardeners group to meet

LEETOWN – The Gardeners Exchange Group’s April meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tabb Farm composting operation. For more information, visit www.g-e-g.org or call Carole Brooks at 240-405-7013.

Church to host spaghetti dinner

CHARLES TOWN – St. Thomas Lutheran Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The menu includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, bread, drinks and dessert. Tickets are $7 per adult and $5 for children 4 to 10. Children under 3 eat for free. Proceeds will benefit St. Thomas Youth Ministries.